When I recently had an issue at the airport, I decided to call Paul on the weekend. He called me back on a Sunday! He dealt with my issue without me having to fly back to Michigan and got it dismissed. Until you go through the court system especially for the first time, you don't have a sense for how harrowing it can be. - E.W.
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Thank you for guiding me through one of the worst events of my life. I hope I never see you again. (I mean that as nicely as possible!)
- Ms. G., OWI Case
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Read MorePaul’s hard work at trial showed my ex-girlfriend lied and saved me from prison.
- Mr. G.B., Oakland County Felonious Assault
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Read MoreI was arrested for drunk driving and possession of a controlled substance (Vicodin). Paul worked hard on the case and kept the felony off my record and got the drunk driving case reduced so that I kept my driver’s license and my job. He really cared about helping me. - J.T., Wayne County
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Read MoreMy son was charged with two serious felonies for home invasion. Paul worked long and hard on the case and was able to negotiate a deal so that all of the charges were dismissed after my son completed probation. He is now in college without a criminal record.
- Mr. T., Oakland County
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assault with a dangerous weapon
Can a person using a flashlight – or a shoe – be charged for assault with a dangerous weapon under Michigan law? The answer is yes. Committing an assault with a dangerous weapon carries a penalty of up to four years in prison and/or a fine of $ 2,000.
One of the most common crimes in the state of Michigan is assault with a dangerous weapon. Also known as felonious assault, the crime of assault with a dangerous weapon is a serious one and, therefore, is treated as a felony. A person charged with felonious assault should retain a qualified attorney who may be able to have the charge dismissed, investigate possible defenses or have the punishment reduced. The felonious assault lawyers at Pierce, Duke, Farrell & Tafelski, PLLC, can help with your case. Contact us at (248) 451-2200 or use our online form.
There are many types and levels of assault under Michigan law. The basic act of all assault offenses occurs when a person places another person in reasonable apprehension of receiving an immediate battery (an offensive touching). The defendant must intend to injure the victim or to make the victim reasonably afraid of being struck. Simple assaults are usually considered to be misdemeanors while aggravated assaults are felonies. In determining the level of assault, the type or severity of a victim’s injury may be circumstantial proof of a higher level or of a defendant’s intent.
The available defenses to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon include mistaken identity, an inability to prove intent, self-defense, consent, and certain mitigating circumstances. If a basic object is unreasonably categorized by the police as a dangerous weapon, it may be possible to have the charge reduced to simple assault. If you or someone you love has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, contact our criminal lawyers today to discuss your case. Contact the criminal defense attorneys at Pierce, Duke, Farrell & Tafelski, PLLC, today at (248) 451-2200 or use our online form. We serve residents of Detroit, Troy, Rochester Hills, Plymouth, Canton, Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County and throughout Michigan.
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